Dix Park's Sunflower Field
The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...
- 6:15 am - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dixpark.org
- Category: Free
Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza
Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Free
Girl Scouts Welcome Party at First Presbyterian Church of Garner
You're Invited! Girl Scouts–North Carolina Coastal Pines welcomes you and your girl to a fun-filled event made just for her! Girl ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 503 Lakeside Dr., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza
Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Free
Beech Bluff Bluff's Who Am I?
Ever see tracks on the ground or animal poop and wonder what animal is that? Join us as we learn ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Muscadine Shelter, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registation
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Free
Library on the Go at Crowder County Park
Join Wake County Public Libraries for a pop-up library at Crowder County Park. Sign up for a library card, check ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation
Come out and play! The Nature PlaySpace will be stocked with extra special materials and supplies and a Museum play ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Pop-Up and Play at Morrisville Community Park
Connected to Nature Flower Pot Craft July is National Parks and Recreation Month! Celebrate in Morrisville every Tuesday with Pop-Up ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1520 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- Category: Free
Moore Storytime at The Square
The Moore Square playground transforms into a serene storytelling play space for young children and their caregivers. Our park staff will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Beech Bluff County Park's Free Summer Meals
Free Summer Meals for kids 18yrs and younger To address food insecurity and ensure children have continued access to nutritious ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Beech Bluff's Sage Shelter, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Learning with Lego at Leesville Community Library
All summer long come to the library to build, learn, and play with LEGO!
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Scavenger Hunt Stroll at Prairie Ridge Ecostation
Join us as we put on our hiking hats and go explore the trails of Prairie Ridge. As we walk, ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: naturalsciences.ticketapp.org
- Category: Free
Smith's Nursery Storytime
Hey, Storytime Friends! Guess what’s back? Storytime! We’re excited to return with one of our favorite activities—perfect for the little ones! We’ll ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 443 Sanders Rd., Benson, NC 27504
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Lunch with Poe: Kids Eat Free at PlayWell Park
Join us Wednesdays this summer at the Poe Center’s PlayWELL Park for lunch* (provided at no cost for you) and ...
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh NC, 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.poehealth.org
- Category: Free
Sunshine Sensory Social Group with ABS Kids
Join us for a free social skills group at our ABA Therapy Center in Raleigh, NC. Every Wednesday, July 23 - ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8300 Health Park Ste. 10, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free with RSVP
- Website: www.abskids.com
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health
Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy of Morrisville's Open House
Join us for our Ice Cream Social! Families are invited to come together for a sweet treat, meet our staff, ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 6010 McCrimmon Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission with Registration
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Holly Springs Cultural Center Drop-By Art Workshop
Let your child’s creativity shine at our Drop-By Art Workshop! This open, unstructured art play allows kids to explore their ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: nchollyspringsweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Free
Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza
Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Free
Library on the Go at Crowder County Park
Join Wake County Public Libraries for a pop-up library at Crowder County Park. Sign up for a library card, check ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories
Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Sensory Storytime at Cary Regional Library
Geared toward preschool aged children (3-5 years old). All ages are welcome! Sensory Storytimes are welcoming, interactive programs designed for ...
- 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
- Location: 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Raleigh Shop and Rock
Get ready for a vibrant Friday in downtown Raleigh! Raleigh Shop and Rock is taking over with Battle of the ...
- 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Raleigh City Plaza, 421 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Crowder by Night: Fascinating Frogs
Discover the lives of frogs and their incredible adaptations for survival. Learn about their life cycle and their role in ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Heron Shelter (end of Lower Parking Lot), 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Free
First Friday Market and Movie Night
First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...
- 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Free
*POSTPONED* Morrisville's Music in the Park
Postponed to August 22, 2025 due to rain. +++++++++++++++++++ Every summer, you can start your weekend on Friday night by attending the ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- Category: Free
Midtown Farmer's Market
Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: midtownfarmers.com
- Category: Free
Cary Farmers Market
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, August 2 until Sunday, August 10 during garden open hours. Not ...
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza
Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Free
Sensory Storytime at Richard B. Harrison Community Library
Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families with children who have sensory needs. These storytimes are geared toward ...
- 9:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 1313 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
*CANCELLED* Lake Crabtree's Breastfeeding Support Open House
Lake Crabtree is proud to partner with Best Baby Wake, a directive within the Department of Health and Human Services, ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Free
Backpack Outreach at Cary High School
Free to Register Free to Attend School Supplies Lunch Interactive Show and More
- 10:00 am
- Location: Auditorium, 638 Walnut St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: docs.google.com
- Category: Free
Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House
Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program. The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
McLean Farm's Watermelon Festival
Get ready for our 2nd Annual Watermelon Festival! Join us for a sweet summer day at the farm. Bring the ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 5490 River Road Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Raleigh Dream Center's Back2School Bash
Back2School Bash with Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes In partnership with presenting sponsor Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes, this ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: New Hope Baptist Church, 4301 Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighdreamcenter.org
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
Join us for our Open House and get a closer look at our school community. Tour our classrooms and outdoor ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park
You're invited to enjoy a movie under the stars! The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
- Category: Free
